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Saturday, May 10, 2014

A Tribute

Many of us lost a dear friend to cancer this week. Jill Reid of New Jersey left this world much too early and I feel like a huge hole is left in my life.

Jill and her husband Scott.

A group of us met online about 1997 making the Dear Jane quilt. Here we are at our first "live" meeting in 1999 in Lancaster Co, PA.

Another meeting a few years later with more of us making it.

Jill- Susan (Jill's friend from Jersey) and myself. This was my first evening to EVER see fireflies! It was also the evening before our road trip to Vermont Quilt Fest and NH.

Jill was a participant in life! She did my sewalongs.

Participated in block exchanges within our little group.

Made special quilts to decorate her home. We loved to see her holiday vignettes around her house.

She made special quilts for others as well. This baby quilt was sent to cousins in Sweden.

If you've ever been on the Windham site it is likely you have seen many, many quilts that Jill designed for them to promote their fabric.

They sent her fabric, she designed, quilted and wrote the directions for them! Probably hundreds of quilts.

"Never Enough Fabric" I would never show this without Jill's permission!! The last time I was there she told me to take whatever I'd like. I did have a weight limit on my suitcase, so I left most of it! lol

This was taken inside Keepsake quilting- my first and only trip. Love you girlfriend and will miss you immensely!! XOXOXO

Sorry for your loss Lori. She sounds like a wonderful friend, and yes this post made me cry all the way thru it as well. I loved your pictures & the quilts too. The last picture is a tribute and a blessing for sure. Tressure it and your times & memories together. Hugs & love you.

So sorry for your loss, Lori. I have made at least one of Jill's patterns. It's in the closet right now, but I think I will get it out and display it in her memory. Sending you hugs and prayers and will be thinking of you and also of Jill's family.

I am so sorry for your loss. Jill was a beautiful and talented lady! I am glad you have such great memories. Such a beautiful tribute to her. I know you will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers are for you and her family.

A wonderful fitting tribute to Jill. I know I had only known Jill a while but she was one of the most generous spirits I have come across. I'm sure you along with many are going to miss her tremendously. Hugs to you Lori x

I had no idea!! So sorry, Lori. I only "met" Jill through you when you sold some of her things on your blog. I had some very nice email exchanges with her over time, but hadn't communicated lately. She was always most gracious. Can't recall now if it was you or Barb that gave us a tour of her home at Christmas. It was magical.A wonderful woman--a great loss, indeed. I will keep you and her family and friends in my prayers!

Someone once told me "if you quilt, you will have friends" You certainly had a great friendship with Jill and I"m so sorry for yours and her family's loss. What a lovely way to honour your friendship. Only a true friend would offer up her stash!!! Big hugs to you!

Lori,A lovely tribute to your wonderful friend. It is amazing what doors the blogging world opens , a chance to learn about so many wonderful people, and the lives which with they impact. Thank you for sharing.Laurie

A beautiful tribute for your wonderful friend. How blessed you were to have known her, and she to have known YOU. I'm grateful everyday for the friends in my life, and yet, when one passes, you realize it even more. Hugs to you, so sorry for your loss.

Jill was a good person, period. I was lucky to have her in my NJ guild and spend time during quilt shows and classes with her. She belonged to a small creative local mini group that had more fun and creative ideas grow than flowers in spring. She shared, she created. She had a true smile when she greeted you. I am delighted I knew her and shared some of her adventures through you and Barb V. She will be very missed by people who were fortunate to meet her and those who loved to make and see her quilt designs. My condolences to her family and closest friends. When the sun shines brightest we can know Jill is looking down and checking out a quilt show or enjoying a new quilt made by one of her many friends

So sorry about your friend. I saw it in Barb's blog too. I have to admit I don't recognize you in the first 2 pictures. Is that you in the center? Your friend must have been proud of your commitment to health!

So sorry for your loss, Lori. That was a wonderful tribute to a dear friend. I was one of the BOLs from the Dear Jane list who benefited from Jill in Jersey's block challenges. She was a very talented woman. Sending hugs.

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